2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Chevrolet Volt
“I expected a science fair experiment. But this is a moonshot.” Chris Theodore is a wily veteran of the auto business, a seasoned development engineer whose impressive resume includes vehicles as thoughtfully executed as the Chrysler minivan and as tightly focused as the Ford GT. As one of the consultant judges on this year’s... More
HYBRIDS 101
With the introduction of the third generation Toyota Prius, hybrid-electric vehicles have now been on the road for more than 10 years. They’ve received much attention for offering substantial fuel savings and fewer emissions then their traditional counterparts. But questions remain. What is a hybrid? How do hybrids work? Any vehicle... More
All-new Honda Insight Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Available in the U.S.
Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology The all-new 2010 Honda Insight and its distinctively styled, five passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) system comprised of a 1.3-liter i-VTEC® gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor that together... More
All-New Third Generation Toyota Prius Raises the Bar for Hybrid Vehicles – Again
50 MPG with Additional Horsepower, New and Innovative Technology, Improved Aerodynamics, More Head and Legroom The all-new 2010 Toyota Prius will once again set new standards for innovative hybrid design and technology, raising its level of convenience features and performance to new heights, including a combined EPA estimated fuel... More
